Gather round, all ye violent individuals, as we are discussing the text of the Armed Career Criminals Act through the case of Wooden v. U.S. Brett and Nazim discuss a few background cases on the ACCA, what Due Process requires of a criminal statute that gets discussed by the Court almost every year, and who would play Nazim in a biopic about his life. Law starts at (10:52).
The Occassionally Armed Career Guide to the Supreme Court
Posted: October 17, 2021 by Nazim in Episode!0
Listen, if you’re thinking that this title is just a cheap joke, you’ll be happy to know that it is the heart and soul of this episode, which covers Nazim’s favorite Constitutional issue, the Confrontation Clause, through the case of Hemphil v. New York. The law basically starts from the beginning, although you could start at (03:06) if we’re being technical.
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Vaccine Mandates
Posted: October 3, 2021 by Nazim in Episode!The boys are back in podcast town. The season kicks off with an analysis of President Biden’s Vaccine Mandate under the most applicable provisions of the Constitution. Also, we added 15 minutes of content so we could talk about TOP 3 FAVORITE SNACKS! Our answers will not surprise you. The law kinda starts at (04:25), but then actually starts at (08:04).
Brett and Nazim take a break from their vacation to discuss the Supreme Court’s denial of injunctive relief in the case of Whole Women’s Health v. Jackson, which allowed a Texas abortion law to proceed.
It’s the end of the term, so Brett and Nazim are coming at you LIVE from an online chatroom. This episode grades the predictions from last summer, and sets forth new predictions for next summer. The Citizen’s Guide to the Supreme Court will return in October 2021.
With an episode title like this, you know its a party. This week’s grab-bag episode covers cases regarding bankruptcy law (City of Chicago v. Fulton), immigration law (Pereida v. Wilkson), and admin law (Yellen v. Collins), all while discussing nu metals favorite sons. Not only does the law start at (07:40), but we don’t even hit the into until (02:40).
This week’s episode previews the biggest case of next year’s term, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, in which the State of Mississippi has asked the newly-formed Supreme Court to overrule Roe v. Wade. Brett and Nazim discuss a bit of the background of Roe and consider possible outcomes of the Dobbs decision. Law starts at (09:40), and details on our end-of-the-term episode over ZOOM start at (08:20).
The Victories of Rich, Conservative Fast Food Franchise Owners
Posted: July 25, 2021 by Nazim in Episode!This week’s episode covers Americans for Prosperity Foundation v. Bonta, in which the Supreme Court struck down a law which required charitable organizations to disclose their major donors. Brett and Nazim discuss the ideological split on the Court and what it means to be “conservative” in this day and age. No time stamp because this all killer, no filler. The law starts from the beginning.
Takings Clause Another Little Piece of My Heart Now Bay-Bay
Posted: July 18, 2021 by Nazim in Episode!Take it!! This week’s episode covers Cedar Point Nursery v. Hassid, in which the Supreme Court struck down a California law that allowed access to union organizers on private property. Brett and Nazim discuss the implications of the 6-3 ideological split, but also shellfish and roller coasters. Law starts at (07:30).
This week’s episode covers Brnovich v. Democratic National Committee, where in one corner, we have Justice Alito upholding two Arizona voting laws, and the other corner, we have Big Sexy Paddington Prince Nazim advocating for the good people of Arizona. Good luck to both competitors. Law starts at (03:30).
